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Xodus Nexus brings supported PC Game Pass games to Linux
An unofficial open-source project called Xodus Nexus aims to bring PC Game Pass games to Linux and SteamOS.
It lets users sign in to a Microsoft account, browse their library, and install and launch supported games.
The project uses Proton to run compatible games on Linux devices, including the Steam Deck.
Supported features include Xbox sign-in and cloud saves, and users need an active Game Pass subscription or a license for the games.
Compatibility is limited to a selection of games, and the project is still experimental, with controller navigation and Steam Game Mode integration still developing.
This could give SteamOS and Linux users access to part of the PC Game Pass library, which has largely been tied to Windows devices.
The project is independent and unofficial, and its developers may expand support as work continues.
Xodus Nexus is an unofficial open-source project that lets Linux and SteamOS users browse, install and launch supported PC Game Pass games.
The project uses a patched Xodus backend and a Proton-based runtime, with Xbox sign-in and cloud saves available for supported games.
Compatibility is limited to a selection of games, and the project remains experimental.
Users need a Microsoft account and either an active Game Pass subscription or licenses for the games they play.
Its features include adding games to Steam as non-Steam shortcuts; a recent update also added Xbox achievements and playtime tracking.
- Who
- Xodus Nexus, an independent, unofficial open-source project.
- What
- It lets users on Linux and SteamOS play supported PC Game Pass games.
- When
- Reported on October 19 and 20, 2026. The project’s start date is not stated.
- Where
- On Linux devices, including SteamOS devices such as the Steam Deck.
- Why
- To let Linux and SteamOS users browse, install and play supported games they own or can access through a subscription.
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Windows Central published a report on Xodus Nexus and its support for playing selected Game Pass games on Linux.
PC Gamer reported that the project was experimental and described features including cloud saves and Steam shortcuts.
- Project
- Xodus Nexus
- Platforms
- Linux and SteamOS
- Runtime
- Proton-based Nexus runtime
- Access required
- Microsoft account and a Game Pass subscription or game licenses
- Latest update
- Version 0.3.8 added Xbox achievements, playtime and last-activity tracking
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An Xbox-inspired launcher built on Xodus, using our patched Nexus backend and Nexus runtime. Browse the store, install games you own or can access through a subscription, and play with one shared runtime.